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Natural Wonders of Saudi Arabia: The 4 Most Beautiful Places to Visit
4 places in the atlas
Saudi Arabia is dominated by desert, but its landscapes are surprisingly diverse. Across the centre runs the Tuwaiq escarpment, whose cliffs reach their most dramatic at the Edge of the World near Riyadh. The southwest rises into the Asir Mountains, high enough to catch the monsoon and turn green and misty. Along the Red Sea lie coral reefs and low islands like the Farasan archipelago, while sandstone deserts, lava fields, and oases fill the vast interior. Below are the 4 natural wonders of Saudi Arabia in the atlas — the most beautiful places to build a trip around, each with what makes it remarkable, when to go, and how to reach it. Best overall time: October to April for the deserts, escarpments, and Red Sea coast; the Asir highlands are pleasant much of the year and greenest in the monsoon summer.
